Author: Soccerhuz
WHAT HAPPENED? The Blancos are once again being heavily linked with the France international as he backs current employers Paris Saint-Germain into a corner. The World Cup winner will not be extending a contract at Parc des Princes that is due to expire in the summer of 2024. He has snubbed a record-breaking approach from Saudi Arabia – one that would have seen Al-Hilal part with a €300 million (£259m/$331m) transfer fee and €700m (£605m/$772m) salary – while Premier League sides are also being credited with interest. Real are considered to still be the leading the chase for a long-standing…
Real Madrid are believed to be the heavy favourites to sign Kylian Mbappe, whether he leaves PSG this summer or the next one. The World Cup winner seems almost certain to leave the French capital though. And unlike other times, on this occasion, it looks like the Ligue 1 champions are pushing for his departure as well. Mbappe’s current deal runs out in the summer of 2024. So unsurprisingly, PSG want him to leave in this window so that they do not miss out on a significant transfer fee. Agreeing on a transfer this summer will not be simple though. There…
Benzema recently left Real Madrid to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. He has led the team’s attack since Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit in 2018. The Frenchman was in superb form last season, scoring 31 goals and providing six assists in 43 matches across competitions for Real Madrid. Therefore, replacing Benzema will be a tough ask for Madrid and Courtois believes the likes of Joselu Mato, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Federico Valverde can replace Benzema’s goals. Speaking about how the team plans to replace Benzema’s goals, Courtois said: (via Madrid Zone): “Replacing Benzema’s goals? It has to be a team thing. We…
The Gunners were beaten to the Premier League title despite leading the table for 248 days – the most by any side not to claim the trophy in the competition’s history. A run of just two wins from eight league games across April and May – combined with a 12-match winning streak from City – saw Pep Guardiola’s side overhaul their rivals’ healthy lead atop the table. Arsenal also failed to come close to success in either the Europa League, FA Cup or Carabao Cup, meaning Arteta’s side ended what had looked a highly promising campaign empty-handed. Speaking ahead of…
The new football season gets underway this weekend and the first silverware of the season is up for grabs as Manchester City take on Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley. City won the Treble last season with a glorious and memorable campaign in which Pep Guardiola’s side claimed the Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League. And now City will seek to defend all three of their crowns. Traditionally, the Community Shield sees the winners of the Premier League take on the holders of the FA Cup. However, City won both of these trophies last season, and it…
Fabrizio Romano reports that Nottingham Forest are now closing in on a deal for Matt Turner, with a verbal agreement in place and personal terms already agreed. The two clubs are now just finalising the details of the deal, after which it will be finalised. The Daily Mail report that Forest are close to a £7m move for Turner, a deal which is expected to help fund the Gunners’ move for Brentford’s David Raya. That fee would represent a small profit on the £5.3m Turner signing that Arsenal finalised just last summer. Arsenal also potentially owed the New England Revolution another £2.4m in bonuses for…
Given that we had the resources to buy Havertz and potentially a keeper we don’t need, it’s criminal that we might be starting the season with Eddie Nketiah as our number one striker. There was a poll on YouTube which asked -could the 24-year-old score more than 10 League goals- this campaign? Over 80 per cent said yes, which shows we have some who think the definition of being a supporter is to say everything about your club is wonderful. In reality, it’s unlikely that Eddie will score double figures in the Prem …. he’s only scored 14 period He played…
The Gunners will be squaring off against the league champions with memories of how they capitulated to the Citizens on the table last season still fresh. However, Arteta, full of plaudits for the City side, fancied his team’s chances against the Citizens. The Spaniard said his team are aware of exactly what to do for victory on Sunday in Wembley. “We’re very excited to play a final and have the opportunity to win a trophy against a team that is the team to beat. They were the best team in Europe last season, and we know what the standards and…
Folarin Balogun is running out of time. After just 60 minutes of football in pre-season with no goals or assists to show for it, the 22-year-old is not only well behind in his personal preparation but he continues to pale in comparison to his teammates. Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard have all featured more across the frontline including multiple positions as part of a versatile attack. It’s a necessity of Mikel Arteta’s attack that his players bring more than just output to the side. Jesus’ best skill is arguably the way he drags defenders…
After Leeds was demoted last season, the USA captain is free to depart for a fixed £20 million. At Chelsea, the midfielder is seen as a potential replacement for Moises Caicedo of Brighton. The 24-year-old Adams has no desire to finish the season in the Championship. According to The Daily Mail, Chelsea plans to fulfil Adams’ buyout clause this week so he may play against Liverpool in their Premier League opener.